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21 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | How many more Jamaicans must die awaiting healthcare?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The reported death of 47-year-old Debbie White after repeated postponements of brain tumour surgery at Kingston Public Hospital should outrage every Jamaican who believes that human…
21 Oct, 2026
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Top matriculant sets sights on serving Clarendon
Seventeen-year-old medical student Jamoya Seaton is already looking beyond her own ambitions. After completing medical school and specialising in neurology, she plans to return to her native Clarendon…
21 Oct, 2026
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Rena’ Francis | Why the National School Nutrition Policy matters for good oral health
Oral Health is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Yet, it is often overlooked until problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss occur. As we observe Oral Health Month,…
21 Oct, 2026
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Cedric E. Stephens | Why are so many Jamaicans uninsured? Can anything be done about it?
Last week, we examined one of the most important lessons from Hurricane Melissa. The storm damaged homes, businesses, infrastructure and livelihoods on a scale never seen in Jamaica. According to a…
21 Oct, 2026
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Breast cancer matters: Why early detection cannot wait
Breast cancer is not a death sentence, but a delayed diagnosis can make the journey to treatment more difficult. Understanding personal risk, recognising changes in the breasts and seeking appropriate…
21 Oct, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Are Jamaica’s national heroes adequately commemorated?
October is marked as National Heritage Month. This year, National Heritage Week is marked from Sunday, October 18, National Thanksgiving Day to Saturday, October 24. National Heroes Day, established…
21 Oct, 2026
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Movie Review | ‘Street Fighter’ is a ’90s nostalgia ride and a complete mess
Since we’re going back to the 1990s in Street Fighter, let’s use a Seinfeld episode to describe how I felt coming out of Kitao Sakurai’s adaptation of the vintage arcade game. When Cosmo Kramer starts…
21 Oct, 2026
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Tap mass culture to unlock wider mobile money adoption
Incentivising consumers to use digital currency in a few cash-heavy sectors, including transportation, lottery sales, liquor purchases, or linking to the National Identification System (NIDS), could…
21 Oct, 2026
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Setting a goal to run your first 5K: Five tips to get you started
For many people looking to embrace a more active lifestyle, completing a 5K run is becoming a motivating goal. The 5-kilometre distance offers beginners a manageable challenge, whether they hope to…